The saxophone has a strange
‘semi-detached’ relationship with the symphony
orchestra, and is widely considered to be more at home in a jazz
setting. However, many composers have been seduced by the sound and
wide range of colours and sonorities the instrument produces. From
Glazunov’s concerto to present day composers, the repertoire
has grown to include some fascinating works.

This CD
‘Légende’ gathers together French works with a
very Mediterranean feel.

The sultry sound of the
saxophone is used to tremendous effect in Schmitt’s exotic
Légende. Tomasi’s imposing concerto and the vibrant
Tableaux de Provence by Paule Maurice will be discoveries for most
listeners, and welcome ones as well.

Theodore Kerkezos is one of
the leading saxophonists of his generation, and a champion of
modern music. He is also active in preserving and bringing to a
wider audience the repertoire for his instrument – much of
which is little known.

This CD is a fascinating
programme of unusual repertoire, and the highly evocative music
conjures vivid images of the south of France.